According to the selected thesis statement, J.D. Salinger’s is a well-known controversial novel, which portrays the theme of alienation by repeatedly showing Holden Caulfield’s inability to be social. I was able to notice that some actions that he takes in particular situations are being emphasized in the story to support his personality.
For example, Holden’s habit of lying in order to walk away from the social situations, worked as a main problem that blocks him from the interaction with others. In Chapter 2, when Spencer offered him a cup of hot chocolate before he left, Holden turned down and told him he has to go to the gym to get his equipment. This was an excuse that he made up to get away from Spencer’s house, because he feels uncomfortable
For example, Holden’s habit of lying in order to walk away from the social situations, worked as a main problem that blocks him from the interaction with others. In Chapter 2, when Spencer offered him a cup of hot chocolate before he left, Holden turned down and told him he has to go to the gym to get his equipment. This was an excuse that he made up to get away from Spencer’s house, because he feels uncomfortable